This document has been prepared to assist students undertake
Recognition of the following unit of competency.
Unit of competency number:
Unit of Competency name:
CHCFC8A
Provide experiences which enhance children's development and
learning
Unit Purpose
This unit builds on and links previous knowledge about play environments, resources and
experiences with child development knowledge. The emphasis should be on planning,
implementing and evaluating learning experiences in the areas of science, maths,
technology, environment and dramatic/imaginative play based on observations of children
and knowledge of child development.
While it is important to consider experiences for children aged 0 – 12 years, the focus
should be adapted to the context of the learners work i.e. either 0-5 years or 6-12 years.
For centre based care and family day care learners the nature of provisions for children and
links to NSW Curriculum Framework will be examined.
On completion of this unit you will be able to consistently apply current industry standards
and effectively demonstrate the use of basic practices and procedures based on:
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relevant accreditation principles
current programming/curriculum guidelines and standards
children's service regulations and guidelines
current research from relevant sources of authority.
Unit Descriptor
This unit relates to the development and delivery of programs that match children's'
developmental stages and promotes a desire to learn and provides skills to do so through
science, mathematics, technology and environmental experiences and through dramatic,
imitative and imaginative play experiences.
Elements of Competency and Performance Criteria
1.
Promote children's
participation in a wide
range of experiences to
enhance their learning and
development
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Experiences and activities which relate to
the principles of development are
provided.
1.2
A range of experiences, play areas and
materials is provided to meet the
individual needs of the children.
1.3
Emerging skills are recognized,
encouraged and provided for.
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2.
Promote opportunities for a
wide range of
developmentally
appropriate experiences in
science mathematics
technology and the
environment
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Age appropriate strategies are provided
to facilitate these emerging skills.
1.5
Appropriate strategies are implemented
for children who have difficulty initiating
play themselves.
1.6
Children are encouraged and assisted to
extend their play through a problem
solving approach.
2.1
A range of developmentally appropriate
science, maths and technology
experiences is presented.
2.2
A range of experiences to stimulate
learning about the environment is
presented.
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Children's abilities and interests are
recognized and their learning potentials
responded to.
2.4
Participation in science, maths,
technology and environmental learning
experiences is encouraged in a way that
is enjoyable.
Experiences are presented which
stimulate children's curiosity and
learning.
2.5
3.
Provide developmentally
appropriate dramatic and
imaginative play
experience for children
2.6
Opportunities are provided for children to
further explore their concept
development.
3.1
Play areas both indoors and outdoors
which provide children with opportunities
to enjoy dramatic and imaginative play
are presented.
3.2
Experiences are planned/designed to
stimulate children's involvement and are
developmentally appropriate.
3.3
Experiences are which are inviting,
stimulating and safe for individual
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children and small groups of children
involved in imitative, dramatic and
imaginative play are provided.
3.4
Adult support for the child/children
through facilitation and extension of
children's imitative, dramatic and
imaginative play experiences is provided.
3.5
Play areas which are culturally rich and
reflect the diversity of families using the
service are presented.
Range Statement
Experiences and activities
which relate to the
principles of development:
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Experiences are appropriate to the
age/development level of participants
Experiences and activities
which relate to individual
needs of the children:
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Experiences are based on observations of individual
children
Experiences are based on awareness of each child’s
capacity and stage of development
Appropriate strategies
which are implemented for
children who have difficulty
initiating play themselves
will include
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Provision of attractive individual and small groups
play spaces
Supportive adult presence
A range of developmentally
appropriate science,
maths, technology and
environmental experiences
will include:
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Nature and life science
Health science
Physical science
Environmental science
Maths
Technology
Simple experiments
Experiences are presented
which stimulate children’s
curiosity and learning
through:
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Encouraging active exploration, experimentation
and learning
Introducing new ideas and experiences via formal
and informal, planned and spontaneous
experiences
Encouraging program input from children, staff,
parents, community
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A range of developmentally
appropriate experiences
which stimulate children’s
imitative, dramatic and
imaginative play are
presented through:
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Encouraging problem solving and curiosity
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Creation of inviting uncluttered spaces – large and
small
Provision of a range of open-ended materials to
stimulate imagination
Provision of a range of accessories
Provision of a range of cross-cultural materials
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Evidence Guide
Critical aspects of
assessment:
Candidates must demonstrate application of an
understanding of the stages of children's development
in planning and delivering a range of appropriate
activities to stimulate an interest and love of learning in
children
Essential knowledge
required is:
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Essential skills required
are:
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The value of science, maths, technology and
environmental experiences for children
How children develop concepts related to maths,
science, technology and the environment
Knowledge of a wide range of experiences for
children
Characteristics of high quality learning
environments
Knowledge of aesthetic, safe, interesting,
challenging environments to encourage curiosity,
experimentation, active learning and choice
Scaffolding knowledge and skills
Role of adult in promoting and planning for learning
in science, maths, technology and environmental
experiences
The value of dramatic play
Dramatic play and its role in socialisation
Imitative, dramatic and imaginative play
Adult’s role in creating inviting spaces
Presentation of imitation play, dramatic play and
imaginative play spaces for children
Overview of an inclusive approach
Use of evaluations for modifications and changes to
extend play and stimulate involvement
Planning
Communication with children
Identifying developmental delays in children
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Context of assessment:
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Candidates must be assessed over a number of
occasions working with children. Assessment will
include observations, examination of portfolios of
evidence and questioning.
Assessment must include assessment of the ability
to provide developmentally appropriate experiences
over a range of ages
Evidence Required
The learner must demonstrate competence in:
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Planning and delivering a range of appropriate experiences/provisions to stimulate an
interest and love of learning in children.
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Planning and providing inviting learning spaces which evoke children’s curiosity and
foster children’s imagination and problem solving skills
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Providing opportunities to extend children’s interests in the areas of science, maths,
technology, environment, dramatic/imaginative play
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Considering children’s development, interests and emerging skills in planning and
proving opportunities and experiences
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Ensuring learning experiences provided reflect inclusive principles
Overall, the learner must demonstrate the ability to provide developmentally appropriate
and challenging experiences over a range of play and developmental areas.
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Unit of competency: CHCFC8A
Provide experiences which enhance children’s development
Learner Name: ______________________________
Location:_______________________________
Summary of Performance
Criteria
Demonstration
of Practical
Skills
Evidence of
Associated
Documentation
Assessment Date(s): ____
Industry
Supervisor
Feedback
Strategic
Questioning
Promote children’s
participation in a wide
range of experiences to
enhance their learning and
development
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Designs an environment
to provide children with a
range of experiences and
opportunities.
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Provide opportunities for
children to plan and
modify their
environment.
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Provides a range of
creative experiences,
play areas and materials
to encourage children to
explore and make
choices.
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Provides experiences for
all areas of development.
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Provides opportunities
for free play and
independent play.
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Provides experiences
that reflect a range of
children’s interests,
abilities and emerging
skills.
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Modifies the
program/experiences to
reflect children’s
interests and
spontaneous
experiences.
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Encourages children to
extend their play and use
problem solving
strategies as required.
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Implements appropriate
strategies for children
who have difficulty
initiating play as
required.
Promote opportunities for
a wide range of
developmentally
appropriate experiences in
science, mathematics,
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technology and the
environment
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Provides a range of
developmentally
appropriate science,
maths and technology
experiences.
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Provides experiences to
stimulate learning about
the environment.
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Presents experiences in
an interesting manner
and participates with
children.
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Presents experiences /
opportunities that
stimulate children’s
curiosity and learning.
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Provides opportunities
for children to explore
and extend their concept
development.
Provide developmentally
appropriate dramatic and
imaginative play
experiences for children
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Develops play areas –
indoors & outdoors,
which provide children
with opportunities to
enjoy dramatic and
imaginative play.
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Plans and provides
opportunities to
stimulate children’s
involvement.
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Provides experiences /
opportunities which are
inviting, stimulating and
safe for individual and
small groups of children
involved in dramatic and
imaginative play.
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Facilitates, supports and
extends children’s
dramatic and imaginative
play.
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Provides experiences,
opportunities and
resources that reflect
and support diversity.
Demonstrate underpinning
skills and knowledge
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Uses observations of
children to develop
planned experiences.
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Consults children when
developing experiences
and opportunities.
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Uses a variety of
recording methods to
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document experiences
and opportunities e.g.
day books, daily/weekly
program sheets,
journals, photos,
samples of work,
transcripts of
conversations, drawings.
Displays knowledge of a
wide range of
experiences for children.
Displays ability to
scaffold children’s
knowledge and skills.
Critical factors
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Identifies and uses
appropriate
communication
strategies and methods
in a range of settings.
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Interactions and
provisions acknowledge
child as capable and
resourceful.
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Gathers and interprets
information on children
according to
developmental theory
and applies in
interactions and
provisions for children.
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Shows independence in
planning and
organisation.
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Anticipates issues ahead
of time.
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Applies inclusive
practices and principles
in their interactions with
children, families and
colleagues.
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Respects and considers
other point of view.
Comments
Grade/Mark
Assessor Name & Signature
Learner Name & Signature
Date:
Date:
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